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Apply for power of attorney (will): Form PA11

The executor or beneficiary can use this form to apply to appoint a person to act as their representative.

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Apply for power of attorney (will): PA11

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Gwneud cais am atwrneiaeth (ewyllys): PA11

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Updates to this page

Published 30 July 2018
Last updated 14 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated the probate helpline opening times.

  2. Added contact details.

  3. Uploaded new versions of PA11 in English and Welsh.

  4. Replaced form and added Welsh version of form.

  5. Removed the sentence 'If you use the paper form you’ll need to swear an oath in person at a probate registry’.

  6. First published.

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